Potato Leafhopper: Biology And Damage
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This is a quiz to see if you have mastered this section of the potato leafhopper tutorial. You must answer all questions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
This is a potato leafhopper?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This is a meadow spittlebug. It produces the spittle masses you often see in the spring in the alfalfa.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The potato leafhopper does not overwinter in Indiana?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Remember, potato leafhopper adults fly up from the south or are blow up be storms. They overwinter in the south on a variety os plant species.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What life stage of the potato leafhopper causes damage to alfalfa?
- A.
Nymph
- B.
Adult
- C.
Adult and Nymph
- D.
Pupa
Correct Answer
C. Adult and NymphExplanation
Both nymph and adult feed on alfalfa but since the nymphs are no mobile most of the damage is by them since they basically only eat and grow.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What type of mouthparts does the potato leafhopper have?
- A.
Piercing•Sucking
- B.
Chewing
- C.
Rasping
Correct Answer
A. Piercing•SuckingExplanation
Like small hypodermic needles. Damage is basically the destruction of the plant's vascular tissue causing nutrients to not be translocated.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Feeding by the potato leafhopper causes a loss of _____________ in the plant.
Correct Answer
protein
yieldExplanation
Protein loss lowers the nutritive value of the alfalfa. There is also a stunting of the plant which can reduce yield.Rate this question:
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